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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enable better control of the
appliance in unexpected situations.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the tool.
Keep hands away from blades. Cutting
blades are very sharp.
Appliance Use and Care
Use
only
accessories
recommended by SKIL for your particular
model.
Accessories that may be
recommended for a particular model may not
be suitable on other model and may result in
personal injury.
Before each use check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
damaged parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
Handle the appliance with care. While the
appliance is ruggedly constructed be handled
with care and if dropped it should be
inspected for damage to the housing and
blades before use.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up or
holding the appliance. Cutting blades are
very sharp.
Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry
appliance with finger on switch. Carrying
appliance with your finger on the switch or
plugging in appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
Use the correct appliance for your
application. Do not use appliance for any
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job except that for which it is intended.
The correct appliance will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Watch for foreign objects such a fence
wire, stones, glass or other solid objects
while cutting. Hitting a foreign object could
eject it towards you or someone else in the
work area and damage the blades.
Do not force appliance. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
that
are
If appliance jams while cutting, release
the trigger immediately. Failure to release
trigger can cause excessive battery drain,
overheating of appliance and shorten
appliance life.
Store Idle Appliances Indoors.
in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in dry, and high or locked-up place with the
blade sleeve protector on the appliance.
Store the appliance out of reach of children.
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel results in a risk of personal injury.
Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service
Center, Authorized Service Station or other
competent repair service.
Maintain appliance with care. If appliance
is damaged, have the tool repaired before
use. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect appliance
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired
by an authorized service facility.
Never modify or alter tool. Doing so may
cause tool to malfunction and result in the
risk of injury or property damage.
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When not
Service
Service